Julianne Alston , LMSW

Julianne Alston is a licensed master social worker who helps people facing trauma, grief, parenting challenges, anxiety, and life changes. She focuses on practical support and building strengths so clients can make steady changes. Julianne works with parenting concerns and infant mental health to help parents strengthen relationships with young children.

She trained in sociology and completed a clinical Master of Social Work. Julianne has six years of experience in behavioral health and has supported people across the age span. That experience includes work with newborns, toddlers, youth, teens, adults, and older adults.

Julianne uses straightforward techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing to address problems like anxiety, stress, and self-esteem. She also uses trauma-focused methods and attachment-based ideas when people bring histories of abuse, loss, or relationship strain.

In sessions she emphasizes a strength-based style and practical steps. Clients can expect to talk through current problems, learn simple tools to manage symptoms, and set small goals that fit everyday life. She also helps with parenting skills, blended family issues, communication problems, and caregiver stress.

Julianne practices in Michigan and works with concerns such as ADHD, chronic illness or pain, family conflict, adoption and foster care questions, and rebuilding after loss. Her approach aims to help people regain more stability and purpose as they move forward.

Online approaches that fit your life

Julianne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past traumatic events affect current reactions and teaches coping skills to reduce distress and rebuild safety in daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss these methods, and help choose or combine techniques that match your goals and comfort level. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant to what you want to change.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video lets you work face-to-face when visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, skill practice, or when typing feels more manageable. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.